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title: "Growth Investment Support Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fe46"
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# Growth Investment Support Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fe46

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise recently completed the procurement process for the "Growth Investment Support Services Framework" aimed at appointing up to 4 suppliers to provide periodic expert support in various investment management, accounting, and corporate finance interventions. The procurement, initiated in March 2024, covers the services category under CPV classification 79412000 (Financial management consultancy services). The framework, which spans the UKM region, was split into two lots: "Bespoke Investments" and "Core Funding Investments". Notably, the award for the Bespoke Investments lot, valued at GBP 800,000, was granted to PricewaterhouseCoopers, while the Core Funding Investments lot, valued at GBP 200,000, was awarded to Henderson Loggie LLP, Grant Thornton UK LLP, and Chiene + Tait LLP. The procurement followed an open procedure and adhered to the GPA agreement.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms and financial management experts, particularly those with significant market knowledge and experience in Scotland's growth sectors and SMEs. Suppliers will engage in specialised projects requiring swift and expert execution to avoid commercial delays and optimise outcomes. The framework ensures that the Growth Investments team has continuous access to high-level expertise, fostering business growth and market intelligence. Ideal candidates for these opportunities include firms with robust capacity, comprehensive understanding of project requirements, and proven investment market insights.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint an anticipated number of up to 4 suppliers over 2 Lots to deliver periodic expert support a range of different investment management, accounting, and corporate finance interventions as detailed in the Scope of Services section in the Invitation To Tender.

### Lot Information

Bespoke Investments

The Growth Investments (GI) team has a periodic requirement for expert and specialist expertise on specific projects to supplement and complement the team in the delivery of time-critical activities across all areas of the business. Successful delivery of GI's objectives relies upon considerable market knowledge and expertise, and the support services framework will ensure that the GI team has immediate access to specialist expertise as and when required. The work covered under the framework will cover a range of different investment management, accounting, and corporate finance interventions across all areas of GI. Lot 1 will be a single supplier Lot which will cover the more complex instructions which would typically be of a value around GBP50k and above where the deal is outwith our equity funds and where SE is a co-lead or sole investor. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This framework will be for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required

Core Funding Investments

The Growth Investments (GI) team has a periodic requirement for expert and specialist expertise on specific projects to supplement and complement the team in the delivery of time-critical activities across all areas of the business. Successful delivery of GI's objectives relies upon considerable market knowledge and expertise, and the support services framework will ensure that the GI team has immediate access to specialist expertise as and when required. The work covered under the framework will cover a range of different investment management, accounting, and corporate finance interventions across all areas of GI. Lot 2 will be appointed to up to 3 suppliers Lot which will cover the lower value, more frequent pieces of work. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034367-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,440,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Bathgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bathgate and Linlithgow |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BRIAN SCOULER; CHIENE + TAIT; DEMPSTER SOLUTIONS; GRANT THORNTON; HENDERSON LOGGIE; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034367-2024
- 17 Apr 2024 at 15:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012560-2024
- 14 Mar 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008235-2024
- 8 Mar 2022 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006245-2022
- 7 Dec 2021 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030415-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759863
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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